Description
Warm your heart with this Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup with Sausage, featuring creamy potatoes and savory sausage for the perfect autumn meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian-style sausage (Substitute with plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.)
- 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced.)
- 4 large Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet are ideal.)
- 4 cups Chicken broth (Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.)
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half (Substitute with evaporated milk for a lighter version.)
- 1 tbsp Salt (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 tsp Black pepper (Adjust based on your spice preference.)
- 1 tbsp Dried thyme or Italian seasoning (Use fresh herbs for stronger flavors.)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (Can substitute with butter.)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (Substitute with Colby Jack or mozzarella if desired.)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In the crockpot, add the sautéed onion and garlic, diced potatoes, and crumbled sausage.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the cream and shredded cheese just before serving.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Cozy Crockpot Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Soup Recipe, Autumn Meal